21788 ZIP Code – Thurmont, Maryland
21788 is a ZIP code serving Thurmont, Maryland in Frederick County with a population of approximately 11,412 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $90,091, which is below the Maryland average and above the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $328,600, above the national average, with 82.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,025, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 89% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.4% is below the U.S. average. About 29.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The median age is 46.5, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 21778, 21780, 21798.
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ZIP 21788 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21788 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $90k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $328k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,025 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.5% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21778 – Rocky Ridge
- 21780 – Sabillasville
- 21798 – Woodsboro
- 21727 – Emmitsburg
- 21773 – Myersville
- 21702 – Frederick
- 21793 – Walkersville
- 21783 – Smithsburg
- 21757 – Keymar
- 21719 – Cascade
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21778 | ROCKY RIDGE | 880 | $76,063 |
| 21780 | SABILLASVILLE | 1,975 | $62,043 |
| 21798 | WOODSBORO | 2,699 | $120,732 |
| 21727 | EMMITSBURG | 6,588 | $82,636 |
| 21773 | MYERSVILLE | 5,553 | $142,470 |